5 Things you need to know about Kairi Sane

1: Discovered as an actress

From an actress, to STARDOM champion, to a WWE Superstar

Unlike a lot of her peers like Shinsuke Nakamura and Asuka, Kairi’s dream was never to be a professional wrestler. After leaving university, Kairi left her other athletic interests behind to pursure a career as an actress which actually gave her her big break in pro wrestling.

One of her roles in the theatre, had Sane playing the part of a wrestling heel and it caught the eye of STARDOM promoter Fuka who just happened to be in the audience. Fuka approached Kairi and invited her to a STARDOM show and Kairi immediately fell in love with pro wrestling’s unique mixture of acting and athleticism.

After starting her training in 2011, Kairi made her pro debut in 2012. Although she got her big break because of her acting skills, Kairi’s in-ring skills have caught up and she’s considered one of the best on the planet right now, regardless of gender.